This is probably one of the best playgrounds up north, the only real downside is the location…read more Kalkaska is a humble and honest small town, but beyond grabbing a bite to eat there isn't much else to do in town... this is only relevant if your traveling to the area from down state. Not much touristy things to do if you plan to come to this park.... downtown is cool but there isn't really shopping... back to the park: this park is tucked behind some buildings and easy to miss if you are driving through. The structure is completely wooden and connected completely through bridges, tunnels, and monkey bars. There's a sign with rules and restrictions and beyond guardians and parents the playground is meant for 12 and under in age. I brought my sister in law and nephew after we grabbed lunch at the up north grill in town (only 5 minutes away so highly recommend for lunch) my nephew is almost 2 years old but there was still tons of interactive stuff for him to do which was unexpected based on the size of this huge castle themed park. There's about 5 different slides so age shouldn't restrict enjoying. The structure is very well built and laid out so, as adults we were for the most part able to maneuver it with our little guy. A bouncy tire contraption that reminded us of a bull was a win as well as a swing that allows an adult to swing with your baby which was SOOOO COOL. Better that just pushing because it adds safety and gives you a chance to do something enjoyable with your baby while making eye contact. Wyatt was all giggles. The park was busy when we visited but it never felt crowded because how it's designed. It's both 40 minutes from my sisters house in grayling but left enoug of an impression that she plans to take Wyatt with my brother this weekend again!

It was cold and rainy and snowy today so we came here on a whim and omg, what a fun place for only…read more$8!!! Lots to do for all ages.

Want a place to bring your young ones for clean, welcoming, friendly play that looks and feels like…read moreyou are at an outdoor playground. I have not yet seen a child who leaves without asking when they can come back. There is room to run, jump, slide, climb, pretend, swing, yell and get out a lot of energy. It is especially great during the long winter months and rainy days. The equipment is excellent for various ages and abilities. Well worth checking out.

If you're looking for winter fun, the search is over. Come luge in Muskegon! What's that? Think…read moresledding on a frozen water slide. No idea how to luge? Don't worry: with a little lesson from the staff and a few runs on the track, you'll be a pro in no time. Don't have the need for speed? The park also has options for XC skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and hockey. The website updates patrons with what's open/closed daily, so make sure you know before you go. Muskegon Luge is a West Michigan gem, and I look forward to returning and bringing folx to experience the fun for themselves.

Yurt life for the win!…read more Since we had a staycation this Spring break, we decided to take a small trip to Muskegon State Park and stay at the yurt for two nights located in the winter sports complex. Check-in went smoothly thanks to an email with the combination and directions. The two nights cost us $120 to book online and the yurt was rustic, (no electricity or toilet) heated by a wood burning stove. We loved the experience, but the walk is a bit long to the out house, approximately 60-100 feet away. We brought our pillows, sleeping bags and extra blankets, since Spring weather is variable near Lake Michigan. My hubby got up every couple of hours to tend to the fire. We felt warm, but never hot. Definitely felt like camping, but it was nice to have a solid structure with bunk beds and a table to play games at. Wood is provided by the park for the wood stove, but not the outdoor fire pit. They have blinds on the windows for privacy and a battery operated lantern that can be hung with different brightness settings in order to play cards or read a book. This yurt can easily sleep 4-5 people and up to 7 with the pull out cots (though it would be a bit crowded). There are a plethora of trails and it was fun to check out the ice skating trail, cross country skiing trails, and the luge (even though it was closed for the season.) It looks like they also have zip lining and a fun playground to enjoy come summer. Across the road is a campground that overlooks Lake Michigan with plenty of seating to enjoy a picture perfect sunset. We've already rented a spot across the road for the summer and may check out the zip lining opportunities then! I heard they also have several luges on wheels that might be fun to learn how to manipulate. Those courses look awfully fun!

This event is quite a sight to witness. Pictures just do NOT do this event justice. Happens every…read moreyear in Grand Haven for Saturday and Sunday. Free to attend but you will need to pay for park pass unless you already have one. Very crowded, lots of food trucks, lots of families, lots of kites. They even have a kite to showcase kite flying demonstrations or competitions or novice kite flyers. Areas roped off for each all along the beach. Definitely something worth seeing and making time to take the littles ones to. Remember it's by the shore so bundle up. 50 degrees feels different off the water than inland.

Lake City Miniature Golf is only open during the spring and summer months! So if you're reading…read morethis from September through March, you're probably SOL. Sorry. That's life in the northern Midwest. Things close when it gets cold. Anyway, I visited Lake City Mini Golf during the summer. It was bustling with people enjoying putt-putt. My family and I enjoyed a round of 18-hole miniature golf, which took us the better part of a half hour to complete. The course is really fun and has lots of different hazards and interesting things that kept my kids entertained. This is a small business, and there's putt-putt and only putt-putt here. You'll also find some ice cream bars and beverages in the cooler at the front desk. There's a small, covered picnic table by the parking lot, if you want to enjoy your lunch before or after your game. It's a nice place to stop and have some mini golf fun while enjoying the outdoors.

We had a wonderful time with our 5 grandchildren! Not real flashy and tricked out, kind of old…read morefashioned putt putt. The gentleman/ owner was so nice to all of us, especially the kids making it a special time.